First Friday Devotions – Cancelled for Friday, January 1. ~~~~~ Parish Breakfast – Cancelled for Sunday, January 3. See you on Sunday, February 7, 2021! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 27, 2020

There are *No Masses* scheduled for New Years Eve or New Years Day at Queen of Peace Church. You are encouraged to visit our neighboring Parishes... --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 27, 2020

Saint Vincent College offers a transformational experience that prepares students to lead successful & meaningful lives. As a parish served by the Benedictine community of Saint Vincent, students who are registered members of Queen of Peace Parish & recommended to Saint Vincent College by Father Ananias will be eligible to receive a $8,000 scholarship ($2,000/year). For more information, please contact Saint Vincent College Office of the Admission at 800-782-5549 ext. 2500 or [email protected] ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, Dec. 27, 2020

Care Deeply, Think Kindly, Act Gently, and Be at Peace Within the World . For This is the Spirit of Christmas!! -- ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, Dec. 27, 2020

Today is the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. During our New Year, may our families “grow in wisdom and have the favor of God upon them.” This month, through your generous gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring Christmas joy to the hearts of the poor by assisting numerous families, providing them with food and helping them with their utilities and rent. Thank you for your generosity, and may God Bless you abundantly in this New Year! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 27, 2020

The Sanctuary Lamps burn the week of Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: In Memory of Our Faithful departed lost due to Covid-19. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 27, 2020

The Parish Office will re-open Mon., Dec. 28. Hours this coming week are: Mon: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues, Wed, &Thurs: 9 a.m.- Noon; & Fri., Jan. 1st.: Closed. Parish Bulletin, Dec. 27, 2020

On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" by John Milton , 1629  "This is the month, and this the happy morn,  Wherein the Son of Heaven’s eternal King,  Of wedded maid and Virgin Mother born,  Our great redemption from above did bring;  For so the holy sages once did sing, That he our deadly forfeit should release,  And with his Father work us a perpetual peace..." --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 20, 2020 --Image: Queen of Peace Church_Nativity Scene Inside the Church

"Today a light will shine upon us, for the Lord is born for us; and he will be called Wondrous God, Prince of peace, Father of future ages: and his reign will be without end." --Cf. Isaiah 9:1, 5; Luke 1:33; Entrance Antiphon for Dec. 25, 2020, at the Mass at Dawn

+ Thurs., Dec. 24: 5:00 p.m. (Ordinary Form - English) and 7:00 p.m. (Extraordinary Form - Latin) + Fri., Dec. 25: 8:00 a.m. (Ordinary Form - English)

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lizzie C. May flights of angels wing her to Paradise, and may her soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen. -- Parish Bulletin, Dec. 20, 2020

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our Parish Family in need of Healing in Body, Mind, or Spirit especially Greta S., Brenda W., Jacob M., Alvin S., Bob & Clara F., Dick A., Derek M., Gerard M., Bernie R., Leona H., Angel S., Kara V., and Rose M.. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, Dec. 20, 2020

On Wed., Dec. 16, we were saddened with the news that John Athey, owner and artist at Ringler Restoration, had passed due to complications of Covid-19. Father Ananias & John collaborated not just on Queen of Peace Church but on myriad of other projects over a 25-year association. “John understood beauty as a revelation of the Divine. I am grateful to God, Who, in His Providence allowed me the opportunity to beautify His House along side such a creative soul,” said Fr. Ananias, OSB.  + May John rest in Peace... --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 20, 2020

If you would like to write to Father: (please, no phone calls to the Abbey.) Father Ananias, O.S.B. Saint Vincent Archabbey 300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, PA. 15650 --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2020

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Lizzie C., Elizabeth L.(former parishioner), John K. and Albert K. May flights of angels wing them to Paradise, and may their souls and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen... --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2020

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our Parish Family in need of Healing in Body, Mind, or Spirit especially Greta S., Brenda W., Jacob M., Alvin S., Bob & Clara F., Dick A., Derek M., Gerard M., Bernie R., Leona H., Angel S., Kara V., and Rose M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2020

Please Note: The Christmas Bake Sale, scheduled for Sat., Dec. 19, is canceled.

The Activities Committee would like to thank everyone who purchased the lottery tickets/cards for 2021. For the 5th year now, they are sold out!! We truly appreciate your support. Wishing you a very Happy Holiday Season, and please stay safe! --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2020

In today’s Gospel John the Baptist says, “I am the voice of one crying in the desert; make straight the way of the Lord.” Let us ask for the grace to help others to know the love of the Lord. Christmas is a time of love and gift giving...please give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who do not have clothes and food can share in the blessing of Christmas. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2020

The Parish Office is closed until further notice. --Parish Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2020